How to Avoid Getting Sick from Your Guy

So…we're in the worst flu season of the decade. Not only that, sucky colds have been circulating, too. Fabulous. So are you screwed when your guy gets sick? Not necessarily. Nieca Goldberg, MD, director of the Joan H. Tisch Center for Women's Health, gave us some tips on how to avoid your dude's illness.

Keep Your Lips to Yourself

Keep Your Lips to Yourself

The flu is mostly spread through spit and mucus, so definitely don't kiss him. Since the odds are high that he's carrying germs on his face, too, it's prob best to avoid smooching him on the cheek as well.

…But You Can Get Busy

…But You Can Get Busy

That said, if he's feeling up for it, you could have sex and be okay. Just know that if you're that close you him you're probably breathing his germy air, too, so it's safest to stick with a position like reverse cowgirl where your mouth is facing away from him.